1040 Tasting Notes

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drank Maple Pecan Oolong by Butiki Teas
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I got this as a sample with my Butiki order. I only have enough for one cup, so I was really careful to measure the water, and steep according to directions.
I thought it was a bit weak at first, then added some rock sugar (ok more than I thought it should need) and that definitely brought out more of the flavors. It’s sweet and tastes of maple syrup, I can taste the pecans (maybe just a hint of bitter from the nuts).
This isn’t my fav tea, but it’s not bad either.

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drank Good Morning Sunshine by Butiki Teas
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Wow acidic. I steeped according to directions. This smells lemony and has some lemon after taste, but it’s really acidic, burn your tongue acidic. Not sure why I’m the only one who feels this way? It’s getting a little better as it cools, but this is defiantly not for me.

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85
drank Mate Macchiato by Cornelia Bean
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There’s just something about Mate and Coffee that I adore. This is a pretty good example of a Mate/coffee tea. It’s hard to describe, and it took a couple of cups to grow on me, but this has a real chance of becoming one of my favorites.

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drank Coconut Cream Pie by Butiki Teas
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This one smells just like the name suggests. I found the flavor to be less pronounced than it smells. The flavor was more at the end, and as an after taste. I found this a little strange, and I’m not sure I liked it. As the tea cooled, the flavor did come more forward, but I’m not sure about this one, will have to try it again.

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Almond Indulgence? I didn’t get much almond flavor at all. In fact I didn’t get much black tea flavor at all. I found this to be really weak, even when made with more leaves than suggested, and longer steep time.

Bonnie

Are your measurements 8oz. of water? Natural flavor can be a little more subtle but in reading your reviews, it seems that something isn’t working. I’ve never read so many reviews of Butiki Tea’s with off tasting comments. Filtered water,temp,timing and measurements all correctly administered should normally work out.

Dexter

I’m not sure why I don’t like Butiki’s flavored black teas. I tried this one again tonight and have added a new tasting note, and adjusted my rating up a bit. I still found this to be very weak until I added more sugar, but by the time I added enough sugar to make the flavors pop, it was too sweet. Still not a fan, and it would make me happy to like this tea.

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drank Caramel Oolong by Cornelia Bean
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I have been desperately seeking a replacement for the discontinued “Creamy Nut Oolong” from Teaopia. While this isn’t it, it is getting closer than some others oolongs I’ve tried. This is more nutty/woodsy than Quangzhou Milk Oolong from Davids Tea, but still not as much as I would like. This has just a hint of caramel, really more just a hint of sweet than caramel. I will drink this, it’s not bad, just does not compare to my much loved Creamy Nut Oolong. The search continues.

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drank Forever Nuts by DAVIDsTEA
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Disappointed. This is another tea that I don’t think is bad, just not named correctly. I think this should be called apple crumble. It’s heavy on the apple and cinnamon, light on the nut flavor. All in all this is enjoyable to drink but if you are looking for a “nutty” tea, this isn’t it. At least not for me.

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drank Guangzhou Milk Oolong by DAVIDsTEA
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I think inexperience is hitting me again. This is not quite what I was expecting. My limited experience with Oolong has been with flavored ones. I was expecting this to be more “woody” and less “grassy”. The leaves are beautiful when unfurled, and the tea is light and delicate, but like I said maybe a bit too grassy for my tastes. I think I would prefer an oolong that is more toasted? not sure of the right word, but this one is too green for me. I don’t think it’s bad, just not what I was expecting.

TheTeaFairy

Oolongs are so different from one another, I can understand your confusion if you’ve had only flavored ones. If you like the «toasted» taste, you should look for a more roasted oolong, they tend to have toasty or burnt flavors, and they are less floral. My favorite at the moment is 2003 Reserve Four Season Oolong from Butiki’s. I think you would definitely love it based on what you just wrote :-)

Dexter

Thanks for the recommendation TeaFairy. I will check that one from Butiki’s. I’m still at the, I need to learn what I like, phase of my tea journey. Really appreciate the comments.

TheTeaFairy

Dexter, the best part of the tea journey is that it never ends, no matter which phase you’re at! You will find everything you need and more here on Steepster for that…happy discoveries!

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drank Creme Caramel Rooibos by DAVIDsTEA
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I generally like flavored Rooibos, and this is no exception. I like how the sweet caramel goes with the woodsy? Rooibos. This one is a thumbs up.

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drank Mango Diablo by DAVIDsTEA
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Interesting. I like the mango, and I don’t dislike the heat, it’s just a little bit too hot for my taste. I’ve been mixing this 3/4 Mango Diable to 1/4 my fav straight green tea. I need a bit more green to cut back the heat. All in all not bad.

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C.S. Lewis – “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”

I needed to update my profile. I joined Steepster 03Mar13. I am just amazed at how much my tastes have changed since then.
When I discovered loose leaf tea about a year and half ago, I didn’t know anything other than my local Davids and Teavana/Teaopia. Stumbling onto Steepster CHANGED EVERYTHING.
Hello, my name is Dex I’m a tea addict.
I’ve been through the “I need to try every single tea out there” phase. I really hope the worst of that has passed. I’ve learned enough to know that I only need to try HALF of all the teas out there. LOL
When I started this journey, I was all about the flavored rooibos and fruity tisanes. Don’t get me wrong there is still room for dessert (chocolate/caramel/nutty) Rooibos teas in my cupboard and I still do enjoy them, BUT I am quickly learning to appreciate the some of the straight teas of the world.
Big bold (but not icky)pu’erh is suddenly my favorite, followed by woody/roasted oolongs. I’m just starting to explore straight black teas, and have found some that I really like.
Generally speaking I’m not into greens at all, only like the occasional green oolong, and white teas are just too mild for my tastes (unless they are fruit flavored). I still enjoy really good fruit tisanes, but am now cold steeping them.
I don’t like floral/herbal blends, and mint anything is not on my preferred list.
I am still exploring new teas, adapting to my changing tastes, understanding more every day how little I really know about tea. Ultimately I would love to find approximately 50 teas that I just “can’t live without” and always have them in my cupboard. That might not be practical, but that what I’m searching for. It’s going to be a fun journey.

All in all, I love this site. I’ve met some wonderful people, and have gotten to try some amazing teas because of them. It really restores your faith in humanity when you get a note saying “oh by the way I sent you some tea”. Wonderful, generous, people here.

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